Prof. Dhammika Magana-Arachchi
Associate Research Professor
Molecular Microbiology and Human Diseasesdhammika.ma@nifs.ac.lkMolecular Microbiology and Human Diseases
Biological Sciences
Molecular Microbiology and Human Diseases
For a disease free nation.
This focus area examines microorganisms in the environment and human health, linking microbial diversity, biotechnology, diagnostics, and disease prevention in nationally relevant health challenges.
Projects
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Genetic Characterisation of Drug-Resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis Isolates from Sri Lankan and Pakistani Tuberculosis Patients and Identification of Associated Biomarkers
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View project detailsDiversity and Distribution of Thermophilic Microorganisms in Hot Springs of Sri Lanka: A Metagenomics Approach
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View project detailsEpidemiological Study on Asbestos Related Occupational Health Problems Among Asbestos Industry Workers in Sri Lanka
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View project detailsTranscriptome Analysis of Mycobacteria in Serum Exosomes of Latent Tuberculosis Patients For Candidate Biomarker Identification
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View project detailsEnrichment Mechanisms of CKDu-Risk Factors in Ground Waters, Their Uptake Pathways and Potential Remedies
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View project detailsIdentification of Urinary Biomarkers For CKDu and Diabetic and Hypertensive CKD in Sri Lanka
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View project detailsDetermining Cyanotoxin Releasing Mechanisms of Freshwater Cyanobacteria
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View project detailsCharacterisation of Antibiotic Resistomes in Selected Geothermal Springs in Sri Lanka
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View project detailsBalloon Flights Over Central Sri Lanka to Detect Possible Ingress of Cometary Microorganisms & Particulate Matter
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Prof. Meththika Vithanage
Honorary Visiting Research Professor
Molecular Microbiology and Human Diseasesmeththika@sjp.ac.lk
Prof. Chandra Wickramasinghe
Adjunct Professor
Molecular Microbiology and Human Diseasesncwick@gmail.com
Samangi De Silva
Research Assistant
Molecular Microbiology and Human Diseasessamangi.sa@nifs.ac.lk
Hiruni Jayanetti
Research Assistant
Molecular Microbiology and Human Diseaseshiruni.ja@nifs.ac.lk
Lahiru Wickramasinghe
Research Assistant
Molecular Microbiology and Human Diseaseslahiru.wi@nifs.ac.lk